Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in January 2025

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With Boxing Day now done, we are seeing a few deals still hanging on, and expect more later in the month for back to school. It's also worth checking out our best laptops guide, or, if you're a gamer, take a squiz at our best gaming laptops.

Whether you’re looking for an affordable laptop or a deeply discounted premium machine, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve tracked down the best opportunities to save on a variety of models. It varies a bit week to week, but you’ll find laptop deals on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Microsoft and Asus devices.

The laptop sales we’ve highlighted below have been selected for more than just their price – we also factor in specs and performance to help you get the best value for money out of your new laptop, that still fits into your budget. We also check the pricing (and track previous sales) to make sure it really is a good deal.

This week Lenovo and HP stand out, with big discounts on a wide range of laptops. We have included our favourites for each price point below, but it's also worth checking out both the Lenovo sale and the HP deals if there's a specific model you are considering.

Top deals

Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch | M2 / 16GB / 256GB SSD
Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch | M2 / 16GB / 256GB SSD: was AU$1,599 now AU$1,377 at The Good Guys

Save AU$222

This is not far off the cheapest price we've seen for the 16GB M2 MacBook Air, and it's a great option for those who need a capable yet affordable machine. This deal is 14% off vs buying the M2 Air from Apple, but keep in mind the newer M3 Air is also on sale for AU$1,577, so you currently save 13% by opting for the older M2 version. Want to know if that's the right move? Check out our Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 7 155H / 32GB / 1TB SSD
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 7 155H / 32GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$1,999 now AU$1,498 at Amazon

Save AU$501

As a comparison, the full price from Lenovo is AU$2,349 but we often see if for AU$1,999. The laptop has an excellent OLED display, with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 400-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour. You can also get the 16GB 2-in-1 version for AU$1,678.

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HP Envy x360 16-inch 2-in-1 | Ultra 7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD
HP Envy x360 16-inch 2-in-1 | Ultra 7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,799 now AU$1,499 at HP Store

Save AU$1,300

Score a great 46% off this versatile 2-in-1 HP Envy x360 from HP. It features an Intel Ultra 7 CPU along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Plus of course a 1200p 16-inch touchscreen that conveniently folds through 360 degrees. Even better, it's actually Au$100 cheaper than during Black Friday.

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HP Laptop (17-cn3029TU) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
HP Laptop (17-cn3029TU) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,999 now AU$1,199 at HP Store

Save AU$800

Kitted out with a decently powerful Intel i7-1355U CPU, 16GB of RAM, a large 512GB SSD and monster 17.3-inch display, the HP Laptop (yes, that is the actual name) is currently 40% off. The IPS display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 300-nit brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC colour space. It can run for up to 10 hours unplugged thanks to the 41Wh battery, includes Wi-Fi 6 and has a full-size backlit keyboard with numpad.

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HP Pavilion Aero (13-bg0069AU) | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
HP Pavilion Aero (13-bg0069AU) | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,399 now AU$1,212 at eBay

Save AU$187

This very portable laptop a decently powerful spec, plus a 13.3-inch 1920 x 1200, 400-nit, 100% sRGB IPS display. Plus it weighs in at under 1kg. We have seen it cheaper before, but this is still a decent deal for the Aero.

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Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6-inch| i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Dell Inspiron 15 3530 15.6-inch| i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,099 now AU$824 at JB Hi-Fi

Save AU$275

The 13th gen i5-1335U CPU is more modern than most options at this price and reasonably powerful. The 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD also mean it's quite future proof. You also get a 1080p 120Hz IPS display, WiFi 6 and a small but still useable 41Wh battery.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch | M3 Max / 36GB / 1TB SSD
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch | M3 Max / 36GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$5,599 now AU$3,999 at Mwave

Save AU$1,000 vs the M4

Apple has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and instead is taking orders for the new M4 model. While the original AU$5,599 RRP here is outdated, this discount makes the M3 Max MacBook Pro 20% cheaper than shelling out for the M4 model with the same amount of RAM and SSD capacity.

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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 | Ultra 5 / 16GB / 1TB SSD
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 | Ultra 5 / 16GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,999 now AU$2,399 at HP Store

Save AU$600

This premium 2-in-1 from HP uses the latest Series 2 Core Ultra CPUs, for solid performance and amazing battery life. The 14-inch laptop has a 2.8K OLED display and comes in Core Ultra 5, 7 and 9 variants – all of which are 20% off. This deal is for the more affordable Ultra 5 model, but if you need more processing power or RAM, consider the deals below. You can also grab the standard (non 2-in-1) model of the Ultra with a Ryzen 9 AI CPU and 32GB of RAM from AU$2,318.

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HP Chromebook 14-inch (14a-nf0007TU) | Intel N100 / 4GB RAM / 64GB storage
HP Chromebook 14-inch (14a-nf0007TU) | Intel N100 / 4GB RAM / 64GB storage: was AU$429 now AU$249 at JB Hi-Fi

Save AU$180

This is a very basic machine meant for emails and web browsing, but you can't expect too much from a 14-inch laptop fat this price. The 1366 x 768 display resolution is low but fine for normal use, and HP rate the battery life for up to 11 hours. It includes a 720p webcam for video calls and comes with 100GB of Google cloud storage free for the first year.

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Gaming laptops

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Ryzen 7 / RTX 4060 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Ryzen 7 / RTX 4060 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD : was AU$2,999 now AU$1,999 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$1,000

A more budget-friendly option for the serious gamer here in the Legion Slim 5. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 processor and rocking the impressive Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, in a gaming laptop that is easy to take wherever you want thanks to a lightweight build.

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Acer Nitro V 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB / 512GB SSD
Acer Nitro V 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB / 512GB SSD : was AU$1,299 now AU$1,199 at eBay

Save AU$100

The AU$1,199 eBay price here is slightly discounted from a more typical AU$1,299 – though Acer sells the Nitro V direct for AU$1,899. The deal is via the Bing Lee eBay store so you can either pick up in person or have it posted for AU$20. The RTX 4050 Nitro V is a lower end machine, but is well suited to gaming on the 1920 x 1080, 165Hz screen and offers great bang for buck.

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HP Victus 15 | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD
HP Victus 15 | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$1,498 now AU$1,198 at eBay

Save AU$300

The Victus 15 is often sold around the AU$1,500 mark, and while we have seen a deeper discount,it' still a reasonable deal for a Core i5, RTX 4050 machine, as it's more than capable of decent frame rates on the 15-inch, 1080p, 144Hz screen. If you need a more powerful CPU, the i7 model is AU$1,499.

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Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch| Ryzen 7 / RTX 4060 / 24GB / 512GB SSD
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch| Ryzen 7 / RTX 4060 / 24GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,899 now AU$1,399 at centrecom.com.au

Save AU$450

As a comparison, the same 24GB / 1TB model is AU$2,299 from JB Hi-Fi and the 16GB / 1TB variant is AU$1,939 from Lenovo. Working alongside the RTX 4060 GPU, the LOQ has a mighty AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU plus 24GB of RAM. The GPU has a TGP of 105W (rather than the 140W possible in higher end machines) but that's still plenty of excellent frame rates on the 1080p 144Hz G-Sync display.

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Laptop discount codes

XPS and Alienware laptops discounts

XPS and Alienware laptops discounts

To save 20% off a new XPS or Alienware machine, head to our dedicated Dell coupon page, click on the 'Get Code' button and then enter the code at checkout.

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This week’s best storewide laptop sales

Amazonregular discounts on Chromebooks, plus best MacBook prices

Amazon: regular discounts on Chromebooks, plus best MacBook prices

Amazon has a regularly updated selection of laptop deals. It’s often the best place to go for cheap Chromebooks and mid-range devices, so worth a look if your budget is under AU$1,000. For those after a more premium device, Amazon often has the best prices available on Apple MacBooks, sometimes offering 10% off or more. It could also be worth checking Amazon coupon codes to get the best deal possible.

Dellshop XPS, Inspiron and Alienware laptops

Dell: shop XPS, Inspiron and Alienware laptops

Dell no longer offers limited-time discounts on its range of laptops – instead, there’s only a featured section on its website. Unfortunately though, Dell doesn’t list the original price of these laptops, so it’s hard to know exactly what kind of deal you’re getting, or if you’re getting one at all. It does price match competitor’s deals, and you can often find Dell coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the best discount.

HPweekly deals on HP Envy, Spectre and Omen laptops

HP: weekly deals on HP Envy, Spectre and Omen laptops

No matter when you look, HP is always offering discounts on its laptops, with fresh deals available each week. Typically, we see discounts of up to 40-50% off. Along with laptops, you’ll also find price cuts on PCs, monitors and other computing peripherals. The most substantial discounts seem to arrive on HP’s budget and mid-range devices. Check for HP coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the lowest price.

Lenovogo-to for discounts on Lenovo ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion laptops

Lenovo: go-to for discounts on Lenovo ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion laptops

Lenovo is another laptop maker which always offers discounts via its online store. The maximum price cut is usually around 30-55% off, and runs the gamut of budget machines, 2-in-1 devices and premium gaming builds. To get any laptop discounts from the website, you’ll require a Lenovo coupon code, which is always listed next to the product.

JB Hi-Fifrequent deals on Apple, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo

JB Hi-Fi: frequent deals on Apple, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo

JB Hi-Fi regularly offers discounts across a wide range of laptop brands, so it’s always worth checking what’s available, especially during peak sale periods like EOFY. It often offers 10% off Apple MacBooks, 20% off Dell, HP and Lenovo, along with discounts on Asus and MSI. If you see a manufacturer offering a model on sale, it’s worth seeing if JB Hi-Fi is beating it.

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If you’re after further info on the best laptops, check out some of our other dedicated buying guides:
• Best laptops in Australia
• Best gaming laptops
• Best ultrabooks
• Best business laptops
• Best 2-in-1 laptops

Watch the video below for the top 7 things to consider when buying a laptop.

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Lindsay Handmer
Lindsay Handmer
Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who loves nothing more than rigorous product testing and benchmarking. He is especially passionate about portable computing, doing deep dives into the USB-C specification or getting hands on with energy storage, from power banks to off grid systems. In his spare time Lindsay is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects or exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

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